At this stage in the investigation, the metro police department has few other details and no information yet to reveal about any possible suspects.

Stewart lived in the Gate District.

Multiple recent metro homicides have involved victims found shot to death by or near their vehicles. Anthony Douglas, 21, was shot and killed last month while riding his motorcycle in College Hill, police say.

Here's the very short incident report from SLMPD on last night's slaying.

Incident: Homicide
Location: 4500 block of Alcott
Date/Time: 6/06/2013 @ 22:15
Victim: Fabian Stewart, 27-year old black male
Suspect: Unknown
Officers received a radio assignment for a "shooting" at the above location. Upon arrival, they observed the victim lying in the street next to his vehicle suffering multiple gunshot wounds to his chest and head. The victim was pronounced deceased at the scene. The investigation is ongoing.

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